9 Bird Netting Problems You Need to Know Before Purchasing

There are different categories of Anti-bird nets (like vineyard bird netting, and vineyard side netting), according to product usage and durability.
You can also classify them through properties like mesh size and material.
A bird netting will have all these properties written about it.
For example, one of our bird nettings has the features below.

· 15x15mm Knitted bird netting 35g/m2
·        15% shading rate
·        White HDPE 0.3% Ciba® 783 UV inhibitor
·        5 years UV warranty

The cost of bird netting ranges from US$2500 to US$6000 per hectare (excluding costs of structural frame), which is equivalent to approximately US$0.25~US$0.60 per square meter.
Even when you consider the average cost per fruit tree, such as a fruit of medium width, 10 foot-high, that is not expensive.
This makes bird nets a very cost-effective option for protecting an orchard from birds.
When you also consider the life span of a bird netting, which is 5-10 years manufacturer warranty, the average annual use cost goes even lower.

In most cases, the bird net is made from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament, and an anti-ultraviolet absorber is added at the same time.
Polyethylene is a non-toxic and recyclable material already recognized worldwide.
And the PE material is specially knitted to make bird nets and is exceptionally durable.

So, the properties of the PE material and the manufacturing process of bird netting essentially make it recyclable and environmentally friendly. It doesn’t cause pollution, or harm to the environment, or the plants.
According to different quality requirements, EyouAgro’s bird netting provides a warranty ranging from 5 to 10 years. This ensures that can reuse it for many years. Just deploy it when you need it, and gather it for storage after harvesting all fruits.

When the bird netting reaches its life span, it may become dry and brittle, resulting in breakage and damage.
However, this doesn’t cause direct damage to your crops.
We know it is important to understand where your organic fruits come from.
We also understand the importance of farming methods that are environmentally friendly, healthy, and sustainable. Undoubtedly, this netting for bird control meets all these requirements.

While the cost of installation varies for either method, both are safe for crops.
The anti-bird net not only protects the crops from the invasion of birds but also provides a 10-20% shading effect that can resist solar radiation.
This makes the bird net another means to protect your fruit trees from sunburn.

Bird nets provide a high level of protection through the physical barrier between birds and crops(as vineyards, blueberries, cherries, and strawberries).
Therefore, irrespective of the season or the type of bird. All you need is to choose the bird net, and you immediately guarantee the safety of your fruits.
Another benefit of bird netting is that they also protect the orchard from other wildlife, wind and hail damage.
They achieve this by fine-tuning the orchard’s microclimate, increasing the fruit yield of the orchard.

When classifying bird nettings by their mesh yarns,
there are two categories; the monofilament bird net, and the multi-strand net.
Multi-strand nets have mesh made of multiple strands of yarn that are smooth and thick.
Typically, the mesh size of the fabric bird netting is about 15mm-25mm.
Compared with monofilament nets, the multi-strand yarn is less likely to entangle the bird’s feet, so it is difficult to trap them.
Even smaller birds, such as small sparrows, find it easier to break free, reducing their damage.
Of course, if an improperly installed net allows the birds to enter, they can still be trapped inside.

Anti-bird nets are one of the most common ways to control birds.
Statistics show it can prevent birds from destroying fruits by physically preventing them from reaching the crops.

Facts and experience tell us that bird nets can also block other small animals and other wildlife.
If you choose the right mesh size, you can prevent various other potentially problematic animals such as snakes, foxes, deer, perforated moths, fruit insects, macadamia borers, fruit flies, wallabies, hares, and opossums.

You should, however, be careful with the Anti-bird nets, ensuring that you install them to be taut enough. Loose netting only causes animals to get stuck and entangled within the net.
Standard bird nets — having holes over 10mm — are hazardous to wildlife, because they easily get a leg, snout, head, or beak through them. This can ultimately lead to their death.

Bird exclusion nettings usually come in three colors: black, white, and green.
Each color has its benefits and unique properties.
At EyouAgro, we also produce these three colors.
So which color is more suitable for you?
Check out the features of our bird nets and decide.

Black Bird Netting
The most commonly used color of bird netting is black. This is because carbon black UV inhibitors are excellent at preventing sunlight. The black mesh is also better integrated with the surrounding environment, and will not block the outside scenery.
The neutral color also ensures that it doesn’t draw too much attention, or appear odd in the environment.
This makes the knotless black net suitable for residential and factories.
However, farms and orchards can also use black bird nettings for optimal effects.

White Bird Netting
The advantage of the white net is that it makes it easier for birds to sight.
The result is that do not enter your orchard to steal your vegetables and crops.
By being an obvious barrier, preventing the birds from attempting, you also reduce the possibility of the birds getting entangled within the net during an attempt to enter your orchard.
So, while bird nets are more visually conspicuous, they are safer for wildlife because they are visible.
You can also use white bird control netting as anti-hail nets or anti-frost nets to protect fruits from hails in summer or early spring frost.

Green Bird Netting
Green Anti-bird net is the most common of them all. It’s mostly used in gardens and is mainly sold in farmers’ retail stores. We also call them ” Garden netting”, The green color allows the net to merge properly with the green of the plants. This ensures that the netting blends in with the scenery.
EyouAgro has different mesh sizes for this color of garden net, like garden fencing for the garden zone.
So, if your purpose is bird protection in farms or orchards, then white bird nets may be the best choice for you.

EyouAgro’s bird nets provide a warranty ranging from 5 to 10 years lifespan manufacturer warranty according to different quality requirements.
This is because the material of the bird net is High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with an anti-ultraviolet absorber added.
It is specially woven made and durable.
Of course, a proper installation has a role to play in the longevity of bird netting.
The durable polypropylene material makes EyouAgro bird nets rot-resistant, which also ensures their longevity. UV stabilized PE materials are renowned for their ability to remain usable for a long period, despite exposure to the sun.
When you notice that the net yarn is becoming brittle to touch, this is a sign that it’s due for replacement.

The answer is No!
Anti-bird nets do not affect pollination, as their mesh size does not prevent insects. For example, the mesh diameter of EyouAgro’s anti-bird net varies from 15mm-25mm.
The size of bees, especially the worker bees, is about 12mm, so bees can easily pass through the anti-bird net with meshes, as they are larger than 12mm.
There is special bee netting to prevent bees.

Bees are very good at sensing and approaching their food sources.
As we all know, the mesh of the most commonly used anti-bird net is 15x15mm square.
For ordinary bees, there is enough space to pass through.
They will first land on the net, then pass through the mesh, and then take off again.
So the anti-bird net doesn’t block the bees in any way, and would not affect orchard pollination.

In addition,
Most fruits like strawberries and cherries get attacked by birds only after they mature and become sweet. Sometimes, Fruit tree netting also refers specifically to bird netting
So you can choose to cover these fruits with this fruit tree netting before they show color changes.
By this time, pollination is already complete. This way, you are certain it will not affect fruit pollination.

There are always fears that the bees can easily get entangled within the net, but this can only happen if you install the nets loosely. If you install the netting to be taut, this can never be an issue.